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Acer 7600 manual Installation precautions, ESD precautions, Preinstallation instructions

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Installation precautions

Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with preinstallation and post-installation instructions.

ESD precautions

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before you install a computer component:

1Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

2Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling components. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection.

Preinstallation instructions

Always observe the following before you install any component:

1Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.

2Open your computer according to the instructions on page 58.

3Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component.

4Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors.

5See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install.

Warning! Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the components may cause serious damage.

Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician.

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Acer 7600 manual Installation precautions, ESD precautions, Preinstallation instructions

Contents

Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Place of Purchase Veriton 7600series User’s guide Original Issue AprilCopyright 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer1 First things first 5 System utilities 6 Frequently asked questions4 Upgrading your computer Index Appendix A NoticesAppendix B Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicingPage 1 First things first Page Page Component System specificationsSpecification Security Package contents To access the user’s guide for Windows Accessing the user’s guideTo access the user’s guide for Windows XP 1 First things first 2 System tour Page This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityOne parallel port One VGA port High-speed V92, 56K Fax/modem optional2 System tour Front panelYour computer’s front panel consists of the following Component LabelIcon 2 System tour Rear panelYour computer’s rear panel consists of the following Color LabelIcon ComponentKeyboard DescriptionProgrammable keys No. Description2 System tour Internet/Suspend keysThe Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob 2 System tourLock keys Cursor keys 2 System tourWindows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functionsFunction keys Palm restOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk 2 System tour 3 Setting up your computer Page Page Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse USB mouse Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse PS/2 mouse 3 Setting up your computerConnecting your keyboard USB keyboardPS/2 keyboard 3 Setting up your computerport blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting a monitorTo connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem optionalSet up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line Connecting to the network network port white port on the rear panel of your computerConnecting multimedia devices Page external speakers connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer Connecting USB devices 3 Setting up your computer 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Upgrading your computer Page Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions 3 Replace the side panels Post-installation instructionsObserve the following after installing a computer component 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computerOpening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier 4 Upgrading your computerInternal components 4 Upgrading your computer System boardsMainboard layout Veriton 7600G mainboard layout Label Power connector 12V power HDD LED, Power LED connectorPower button and Reset switch controller JRECOVERAudio board To remove a DDR DIMM Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer To install a DDR DIMM To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard diskb Detach the hard disk from the drive frame 3 a Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard diskb Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk 4 a Insert the new hard disk into the frameInstalling an expansion card 8 Replace the side panel see page 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging7 Secure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier 4 Upgrading your computerPage 4 Upgrading your computer 5 System utilities Page Page Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope Client Manager optional Norton AntiVirus Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusYou can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working 1 Click the Quick Burning icon NTI CD-Maker for models with CD-RWTo copy an audio or data disc on the desktop4 Click the Start button to begin copying 5 System utilitiesPowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?BIOS utility 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation Reinstalling programs3 Select the application that you want to reinstall 1 Make sure that the system is turned onRecovering your system 3 Click OK. You will be prompted again to continue 4 Click OK again Page Using Backup Windows XP only How do I back up files from my hard drive?Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only How do I defragment my hard drive?5 System utilities questions 6 Frequently askedPage Page Frequently asked questions Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following Q Nothing appears on the screenQ The printer does not work A Do the following Q System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information Notices Appendix AIncrease the separation between the device and receiver FCC noticeReorient or relocate the receiving antenna Important safety instructions c If the product has been exposed to rain or water Macrovision statement Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Year 2000 compliance statementAppendix A Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computerImportant tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard When to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor To clean a regular mouse with rubber ballAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index Norton AntiVirus PowerDVDAcrobat Reader